Program Director

Lifewise Academy • Butler, PA

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About The Position

The Program Director helps lead and grow a local LifeWise Academy program. The role builds relationships with schools, families, churches, donors, and community members; represents LifeWise Academy locally; and communicates the program’s vision and impact. The director coordinates fundraising and community support, including donor communication and stewardship, church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorships, and outreach. The position also recruits, trains, encourages, and supports team members; fosters a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture; and oversees communication, scheduling, enrollment, administrative tasks, budgeting coordination, and compliance with school policies and LifeWise procedures.

The role aims to provide students with excellent biblical instruction, support families and connections to local churches, equip team members, engage donors and community partners, and maintain professional partnerships with schools and churches. The program should operate sustainably with the funding, resources, systems, and partnerships needed to serve students and grow.

This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position, approximately 15–20 hours per week. Some daytime availability during school hours is required, along with occasional weekend, evening, or community events. LifeWise Academy provides systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Passion for reaching public school students with the gospel.
• Ability to build relationships and bring people together.
• Leadership, organization, and community engagement skills.
• Comfort inviting others to financially support a mission.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage details while keeping sight of the broader mission.
• Self-motivation, dependability, and flexibility.
• Some daytime availability during school hours.
• Availability for occasional weekend, evening, or community events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ministry, education, fundraising, administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build positive partnerships with school leaders, parents, churches, and community members.
• Represent LifeWise Academy as a trusted representative in the local community and communicate the program’s vision and impact.
• Coordinate local fundraising efforts and community giving campaigns.
• Lead donor communication, appreciation, and stewardship.
• Conduct church presentations, fundraising events, sponsorship opportunities, and community outreach initiatives.
• Encourage ongoing financial partnerships and use LifeWise Academy fundraising strategies.
• Recruit, train, encourage, and support team members.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered culture for students and families.
• Coordinate teams to ensure classes run smoothly and safely.
• Oversee communication, scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks.
• Assist with budgeting, fundraising coordination, and stewardship of resources.
• Maintain compliance with school policies and LifeWise Academy procedures.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match
• Systems, resources, coaching, and ongoing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed